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H.R. 4678 (111th)

Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010

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Introduced

24 February 2010

Last action

22 December 2010 · Committee

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413.

Sponsors

Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]

Subjects

Environment, Agriculture

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7 April 2025

Environment · Agriculture

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Summary

Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 - Directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (with respect to drugs, devices, cosmetics, and biological products), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) (with respect to consumer products), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (with respect to chemical substances, new chemical substances, and pesticides) to require foreign manufacturers and producers of such products (or components used to manufacture them), in excess of a minimum value or quantity, to establish a registered agent in the United States who is authorized to accept service of process on their behalf for the purpose of all civil and regulatory actions in state and federal courts. Requires the registered agent to be located in a state with a substantial connection to the importation, distribution, or sale of the products. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish, maintain, and make available to the public a registry of such agents. Deems a foreign manufacturer or producer of products covered under this Act that registers an agent to consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state or federal courts of the state in which the agent is located for the purpose of any civil or regulatory proceeding. Prohibits importation into the United States of a covered product (or component part that will be used in the United States to manufacture a covered product) if the product (or component part) or any part of the product (or component part) was manufactured or produced outside the United States by a manufacturer or producer who does not have a registered agent whose authority is in effect on the date of the importation. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to jointly study the feasibility and advisability of requiring foreign producers of food distributed in commerce to establish a registered agent in the United States who is authorized to accept service of process on behalf of such producers for the purpose of all civil and regulatory actions in state and federal courts.

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Timeline

  1. 24 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 February 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to House Energy and Commerce

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 February 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 February 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 March 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 June 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.

    Source: Committee

  8. 30 June 2010

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  9. 30 June 2010

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 21 July 2010

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 22.

    Source: Committee

  11. 21 July 2010

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 16 December 2010

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 17, 2010.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 16 December 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-683, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 16 December 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-683, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 17 December 2010

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 21, 2010.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 21 December 2010

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 22, 2010.

    Source: IntroReferral

  17. 22 December 2010

    Discharge

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  18. 22 December 2010

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 22 December 2010

    Committee

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Source: Committee

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